Before sending out a request for proposal for hardware to selected vendors, you need to have an agreed-upon rating/ranking system that is fair and objective, in order to help remove any bias or politics during the selection process.

Using the matrix below can help you identify which vendor offers the best solution for your enterprise, by comparing its strengths and weaknesses by category. Keep in mind that your main objective in choosing a vendor is to select the best overall solution based on the criteria that’s most important to your organization.